Buses replace trains between Newport and Shrewsbury on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Transport for Wales between Milford Haven / Carmarthen / Swansea / Cardiff Central and Shrewsbury / Crewe / Holyhead / Manchester Piccadilly
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Shrewsbury, closing all lines.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central / Newport and Shrewsbury.
Train services between Shrewsbury and Swansea will stop to pick customers up only at Craven Arms and Church Stretton. Train services in the opposite direction between Swansea and Shrewsbury will stop for customers to disembark only at Church Stretton and Craven Arms.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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